Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump has denied offering Iran any concessions or engaging in talks about a potential nuclear deal, pushing back on recent media reports and diplomatic speculation.
In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid ‘road to a nuclear weapon’ JCPOA (which would now be expired!). Nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities.”
The former Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, was negotiated under former President Barack Obama and aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
On Friday, Trump also denied reports that his administration had considered allowing Iran access to up to $30 billion for a civilian nuclear energy program.
The denial comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran following U.S. airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities under Operation “Midnight Hammer.”
Responding to the tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi urged the U.S. to change its tone if it seeks any diplomatic resolution.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi wrote, “The complexity and tenacity of Iranians are famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny.”
He added, “If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers.”
Araghchi emphasized that Iran would not tolerate threats and would respond decisively to any miscalculation. “The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to ‘Daddy’ to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults,” he warned. “If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran.”
He concluded his message with a diplomatic overture: “Good will begets good will, and respect begets respect.”
Amid this backdrop, the White House has offered mixed signals. On Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration remains focused on diplomacy and peace.
“I spoke to our special envoy Witkoff at length this morning and I can assure all of you we continue to be in close communication with the Iranians and through our intermediaries as well, namely the Qataris, who have been an incredible ally and partner throughout this entire effort,” Leavitt said during a press briefing.
She added, “This administration is always focused on diplomacy and peace, and we want to ensure we can get to a place where Iran agrees to a non-enrichment civil nuclear program.”
Leavitt’s comments have further fueled speculation about possible backchannel communications, despite Trump’s public denials.
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